I really love driving in S mode now, downshifts more aggressively when braking instead of keeping you under 2k RPM ALL the time, and doesn't shift nearly as quickly when accelerating. I now drive in S until I'm cruising and then I slide the shifter into D, no trigger needed.

Also... I don't know if that feature is new to many of you guys but Automatics have been able to slide without the button depressed from N or R to D for YEARS...

Also, this car can't go from D to N without depressing the trigger like other Auto's... my reasoning is that since our car doesn't coast in neutral when decelerating, it downshifts and uses engine braking (how cool, right?) that putting it into N would be detrimental to the dual-clutch setup.

Just out of habit from using the manual and I keep my foot on the brake anyway. I just don't like that normal autos usually keep trying to pull you forward (hard to explain) :)

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Originally Posted by elwood125

doesnt amount to much but today i discovered i could use the "pockets" made to the rear hatch trim panel to shut the hatch without having to put my hands on the outside of it. Hey, its the little things that matter..

I discovered the handles too and have been trying to use them ever since. Quite helpful and a nice touch

1. Put the key in the driver's side door (is there even a keyhole anymore?).
2. Turn the key to the unlock position and hold it there for a few seconds to unroll all the windows
3. Turn the key to the lock position and hold it there for a few seconds to roll up all the windows.

Not a clue if it will work, but it seems to be catching on with lots of cars that I've seen. Doesn't work on my 2011, though :(

I just stumbled upon this today on another forum. I'm curious if the Titanium (push-start) has this feature. Because it doesn't have a key, I think I can hold the door lock/unlock buttons on the key fob? I'll be back with an update when I get off work.

I just stumbled upon this today on another forum. I'm curious if the Titanium (push-start) has this feature. Because it doesn't have a key, I think I can hold the door lock/unlock buttons on the key fob? I'll be back with an update when I get off work.

It doesn't work. I'm sitting at my desk at work looking at my car that is right outside the window (about 15 feet away).

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